Treatment Focus

Treatment Philosophy

I decided to join the Fox Chase Cancer Center team in conquering cancer because I saw first-hand the dramatic difference we can make here. I decided to continue my training in Philadelphia after completing my general surgery residency in New York City, under the tutelage of my father, also a surgeon who spent many years treating cancer. I completed a two-year fellowship in complex surgical oncology at Fox Chase, working closely with various multidisciplinary teams in caring for patients with colorectal, liver, pancreatic and stomach cancers, in addition to melanoma and sarcomas. Being trained by leaders in the field, I had the unique opportunity to hone my skills and expertise, and apply them to my own clinical practice.

I have extensive training in traditional open surgery, as well as laparoscopic and robotic techniques, allowing me to offer individualized care to patients. I have particular interests in the management of sarcomas and colorectal, melanoma and pancreatic cancers. The implementation of minimally-invasive surgical techniques to the management of colorectal cancer is routinely offered at Fox Chase, and similar techniques are used to address pancreatic diseases. I also have a keen interest in the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), following cytoreductive surgery for cancer of the peritoneum, including appendix cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei. In addition to this, there is a necessity to understand the benefit of, and perform further research, incorporating HIPEC in patients with colorectal and gastric cancers, which our team will explore further.

The benefit of an NCI-designated cancer center is that we are able to offer many innovative strategies in treating all types of cancers. Whether through a national clinical trial or particular surgical technique, we optimize patient care to the individual. I believe the physician-patient relationship is one of the foundations to building a plan to treat cancer, and I offer guidance through each stage of treatment. Medicine has always been a family-oriented field for me; with my father being a surgeon, and mother an anesthesiologist, I take great pride in offering compassion and honesty in formulating individualized treatment plans for every patient and his or her family.

Judith Ingraham was diagnosed with synovial soft tissue sarcoma at the age of 58 when she sought a second opinion on a small lump she noticed on the lower part of her left leg. She was referred to Fox Chase Cancer Center for further treatment, where she underwent surgery to remove the cancer as well as reconstructive surgery, followed by radiation therapy. Today she is cancer free and feeling well. "I recommend Fox Chase to anyone who needs great care," Judith said. "I am so happy I was referred to Fox Chase where I have been blessed with my doctors and all of the Fox Chase employees I have met during this journey."

I was 50 years old in 2002 when a routine mammogram detected a mass that turned out to be breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy at a community hospital and decided to have follow-up radiation therapy at Fox Chase.

After a diagnosis of metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary, Michael Buzalewski decided to seek a second opinion from Dr. Sanjay Reddy at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Michael liked him immediately and felt he was in good hands being in Dr. Reddy's care. Dr. Reddy recommended surgery along with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), an innovative technique that delivers highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment directly to the abdomen during surgery. This technique allows higher doses of chemotherapy to be administered directly to the tumor. "I believe I am here today because of Dr. Reddy and the medical oncologists at Fox Chase," Michael said. "The innovative treatments offered at Fox Chase have enabled me to return to work and continue to do the things I love to do... I will continue my care at Fox Chase because I am living proof that the dedicated team of doctors and nurses helped get me where I am today."

I was 62 years old in January 2014 when a routine mammogram detected a cluster of calcifications in my left breast. Further testing showed that I had stage 3 breast cancer. I was scared and knew I needed to make some decisions.

When I started experiencing chronic and uncomfortable digestive issues over the course of two years, my primary care doctor prescribed heartburn medication, and I made changes in my diet. During that period, I often had an achy, acidy stomach, and I was taking Tums all the time. When the symptoms continued, my doctor referred me to a gastrointestinal specialist who conducted an endoscopy to examine my digestive tract in 2015.

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Research Interests

My research interest for colorectal malignancies focuses on the use of national cancer databases to assess the accuracy of clinical staging, to see if this has improved over time, and to observe reporting standards between academic institutions versus other centers. As treatment of colorectal cancers involve multimodality planning, accurate clinical staging proves to be the foundation on how best to deliver care.

I also have a strong research interest in the vascular resectability staging of pancreatic cancer. Currently under review is our preoperative venous and arterial staging for borderline resectable pancreatic cancers and whether we are able to predict from preoperative imaging the likelihood of clear margin achievement and prognosis. As treatment of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer continues to evolve, accurate preoperative vascular resectability staging is imperative to assess and guide multimodality therapy.

Dr. Reddy feels genuinely concerned about you and instills a sense of positivity.

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September 13, 2018

Dr Reddy was a pleasure to talk too.. took his time to explain the process in a easy way to understand

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September 11, 2018

I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am of this man, who saved my life! He is, hands down, the BEST physician ever!! My family & I absolutely love him!!

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August 23, 2018

From the first day I walked through Fox Chase, and received my initial consult with Doctor Sanjay Reddy, I have shared with every, and anyone that they or their loves ones maybe having challenges with Caner, I have referred to Fox Chase Cancer Treatment Center, along with Dr. Reddy, for the remarkable medical and care and treatments.

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July 19, 2018

Dr. Reddy & all staff exceptional with patient & family.

4.5

June 19, 2018

All good. Dr. Reddy is the best!

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June 08, 2018

I was given explanations about things that happened 1 1/2 yrs. ago and why. Excellent! IE., my rash was due to a glue (surgical) allergy! Swelling on my legs due to removed lymph nodes! Non of his info came from my previous doctor. [...]

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May 24, 2018

[...] I couldn't be in better hands with Dr ready, Dr [...] and [...].

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March 29, 2018

Dr Reddy and his team are excellent. I have and will continue to recommend Fox Chase.

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